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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
5
The piece argues saving is a natural instinct and the first law of nature. It asks how anyone can spend every cent on payday and not save a portion. It warns old age will find people penniless or prosperous and urges starting a bank account to build a big wad with two percent interest.
Dr J M Hall and Major A Hall returned from Scottsbluff after attending the funeral of John H Hall who died in a beets refinery accident. He sustained fatal injuries when a lime handling crane cable struck him at the Great Western Beet Sugar plant. Funeral rites were led by I O O F and District Judge Ralph W Hobart with many relatives in attendance. John H Hall, born March 27 1861 in Clark County Iowa, long helped settle western Nebraska and leave a widow and son Donald.
Mrs Ed Baumegart recently released from Immanuel hospital in Omaha after treatment for rheumatism. She has returned home west of the city and feels some improvement though not yet well. Friends hope she will fully recover from a long illness.
New York citizens were warned by the district attorney to beware of bomb bearing parcels during the holidays. Advice urged caution with suspicious mail and to report any odd handles to fire or police bomb squads for examination. The warning cites May Day bomb plots as an example of radical threats against law enforcement.
New Orleans officials report that liquor sellers are profiteering with high grade drinks priced at 40 to 75 cents. District Attorney Mooney says information indicates dealers charge excessive prices and vows action. Judge Foster previously ruled wartime prohibition act unconstitutional.
Unconfirmed dispatch from Lugano claims King Alexander of Greece was exiled after a plot against Premier Venizelos. The report says he may travel from Italy to Lugano and then join his father in Zurich.
Bank report from Piottamenuth Nebraska shows November 17 1919 condition with assets listed including securities, reserves, real estate, and cash items. It records capital stock 50000, surplus 25000, undivided profits 814822.55, and various deposits and notes with a sworn statement by cashier F J Schlatter and notary Anna Warega dated November 24 1919.
A storefront ad pitches bulk supplies of printing inks and printed materials. It seeks customers for letterheads, envelopes, statements, invoices, checks, and cards, inviting businesses to print these items.
C H Melton a Omaha telegraph foreman says Tanlac transformed his health after two years of poor appetite stomach trouble and nervous indigestion He gained 11 pounds and now enjoys no stomach pain headaches or constipation He recommends Tanlac and lists several local retailers selling it.
Returns from Winnipeg show Mayor Charles F. Gray leading challenger S. J. Farmer as results from about half the precincts place Gray ahead. Gray has 8 061 votes to 5 407 for Farmer with labor backers noting promises to oust city staff after last spring's strike.
Washington reports a congressional tribute praising General E. H. Crowder, formerly of Fort Crook, for his World War I leadership. The tribute, delivered by Rep. McFadden of Pennsylvania, lauds Crowder as a symbol of American initiative and the ability to mobilize overwhelming forces to victory.
For sale Chester White boars with full pedigree provided free. Prices reasonable and satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Call or write your wants to C. Bengen in Mynard Nebraska.
The United States civil services commission announces an examination at the post office in this city on January 10 1920 for rural carrier positions on local routes and later vacancies countywide. Open to domiciled citizens meeting rules, admission for women limited to widows or wives of injured soldiers. Sesostris temple hosts annual ceremonies. 8:30 PM business session and third sector at Lincoln auditorium. Current route carriers Arvin Barnard and Ed Wilcox hold temporary posts.
From Saturday's Daily the Eagles Thanksgiving Eve dance at Coates Hall drew a large crowd and hours of enjoyment. A turkey was awarded to holder of the lucky number, with Walter Isbett winning the bird for a fine Thanksgiving dinner.
A Saturday hearing determined heirship for Agnes Root's estate requested by Jesse A. Riot to identify heirs. Separately the court issued a marriage license to Roscoe Sill of Bradshaw Nebraska and Elean or Christiansen of Weeping Water. The couple will wed at the bride’s home in Weeping Water.
Oscar W. Zaar passes through South Bend noting the Rock Island bridge work is advancing well and will be a fine structure. He says traffic now diverts over Burlington and Missouri Pacific routes via Louisville and Meadow during construction.
Plattsmouth nobles of the Mystic Shrine travel to Lincoln for a ceremonial gathering despite cold and snow. Shrine members prepared the desert sands with heat as candidates receive full benefit amid renewed joyous spirit.
The World Herald surveys Nebraska Republicans facing a murky path for renomination of the incumbent governor M Kelvie. It notes anti MeKelvie sentiment among representatives and party officers and lists potential rivals Sutton Love Kowell with Sutton and Love most mentioned though none satisfy the party, leaving a leadership crisis.
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